Children's Home, Residential special school run by Kisimul Group Limited in Lincolnshire

Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC034241 1 SC034241

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Kisimul Group Ltd

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This large children’s home is privately owned. It has a school attached. It is registered as a children’s home, rather than a residential special school, because children and young people stay overnight for more than 295 days per year. The home provides care and education for up to 55 children and young people who have severe learning difficulties and display challenging behaviour. There is a registered manager who has been registered with Ofsted since 2007. He is suitably qualified for his role. Inspectors were aware during this inspection that serious child protection allegations were being investigated by the appropriate authorities.

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This monitoring visit

A notice of suspension was issued on 31 October 2018. This notice was served because Ofsted had reasonable cause to believe that children would be, or may have been, exposed to a risk of harm if the service was not suspended.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the provider’s compliance with the suspension notice.

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This monitoring visit

The visit found that there were no children residing at the home. Bedrooms and communal areas were viewed. Some of the accommodation was in the process of being refurbished and essential maintenance tasks were being undertaken.

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This monitoring visit

A number of children who were formally resident at the children’s home have remained at the school as day pupils. They do not access the residential accommodation. Lunch is provided in the school dining area. Additionally, medication is only administered at the school setting.

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This monitoring visit

No residential staff are working in the school setting. Residential staff are currently engaged in training and development away from the residential setting. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC034241 2 Further clarification has been sought from managers about staff training. Managers have also been asked to confirm the arrangements for medication, and to confirm the number of former residents who continue to attend the school. No managers were available at the time of the visit.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 07/08/2018 Full Good 15/02/2018 Interim Sustained effectiveness 30/08/2017 Full Good 28/02/2017 Interim Improved effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC034241 3

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the provider following the decision to suspend the service.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC034241 4

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Children’s home details

Provision sub-type: Residential special school

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Kisimul School, The Old Vicarage, High Street, Swinderby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN6 9LU

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Donna Varley-Turner

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Inspector:

Corrinne Barker, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC034241 5 to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector:

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Inspector:

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